Business News

British food producers can now benefit from export opportunities estimated by industry to be worth nearly £100 million, according to DEFRA.

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the UK government is not adequately prepared for the most severe animal disease outbreaks.

Safety organisations have put together guidance on towing fuel bowsers to improve understanding of the agricultural exemption – after a growing number of life changing and fatal accidents in the farming sector across the UK in recent few weeks.

The former Rea Valley Tractors site in Shrewsbury has been put up for sale for almost £3,000,000. 

Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch once again called for the family farm tax to be scrapped and took a swipe at the chancellor’s “laundry list of excuses” ahead of the next Autumn Budget.

The UK government has announced plans to introduce legislation that would require all new ATVs and GPS units to be equipped with forensic markings to deter thieves. 

NFU president Tom Bradshaw appeared at the House of Lords to give evidence on how the government’s proposed changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief will affect farm businesses.

Rural landlords have been urged to review rented properties on their farms and estates, considering the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force this week.  

Red Tractor has announced the appointment of two new sector chairs: Nick Major as chair of the poultry sector board and Veryan Bliss as chair of the fresh produce sector board.

Farmers from across the country are preparing to join the Day of Unity on 24th November to express their dissatisfaction with IHT reforms ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Fifth-generation farmer Charles Rees has opened up about recent cancer diagnosis and his worries about the inheritance tax burden he will pass onto his son, during the latest episode of Countryfile. 

NFU has warned that rising energy costs and higher standing charges on business electricity bills are putting major pressure on the supply chain. Without action, these increases could threaten the survival of many farming businesses.